Reply To: stuck lower unit bolts ’78 Erude 4hp long shaft

[Tom]

You’re doing this to replace the impeller, right? I had the exact same problem with the same motor. I had to sacrifice both bolts, Heli-Coil both after drilling out the broken pieces, and slit the inside of the housing to get the broken bolt out of the channel. Unless you have a personal interest in this particular motor, or just can’t resist a challenge, I would suggest you look for a parts motor or work on the red Johnson in the background.

Tom